Business First Bancshares, Inc.
FAIR PRICE VALUATION
Updated daily
Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
MARKET PRICE
$26.94
FAIR PRICE
$39.45
MARGIN
$12.51
P/E Ratio
N/A
Div. Yield
2.71%
ROE
10.1%
Average
Market Cap
$881M
Small-cap
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FPI RATING
Stable earnings and revenue and attractive valuation, but weak profitability margins and below-average fundamental quality.
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How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$31.56
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
17.1%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $26.94, BFST trades 17.1% below the conservative entry level of $31.56. The stock is currently priced below the 20% margin of safety threshold, indicating a potential value opportunity based on the model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate BFST's fair price
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s fair price of $39.45 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $26.94, BFST trades 46.4% below its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting BFST's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing BFST's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for BFST, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of BFST?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Business First Bancshares, Inc. is $39.45. At the current market price of $26.94, BFST trades 46.4% below its calculated fair value.
Is BFST overvalued or undervalued?+
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is currently undervalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $26.94, which is 46.4% below the fair price of $39.45.
What is the margin of safety for BFST?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $39.45, the conservative entry level for BFST is $31.56. At the current market price of $26.94, the stock trades 17.1% below this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is BFST's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for BFST daily after market close. The current fair price of $39.45 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect BFST's fair price calculation?+
BFST's fair price of $39.45 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight)., ROE of 10.1%, and dividend yield of 2.71%.
Is BFST a good buy right now?+
At $26.94, BFST trades 46.4% below our fair value estimate of $39.45. The stock is currently undervalued. ROE stands at 10.1% (average). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does BFST pay dividends?+
BFST has a dividend yield of 2.71%.
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